ZINELAB
ZINELAB
Join us for ZineLab & create pop-up AR zines: Create, Innovate, Animate!
Dive into the world of pop-up zines with a digital twist! In this exciting project, you’ll blend traditional paper engineering with cutting-edge augmented reality to design your own multi-sensory masterpiece.
What You’ll Do:
Craft your own pop-up book and digitally animate its pages.
Explore hands-on skills like 3D scanning, AR creation, and bookbinding.
Discover the history of zines and the art of storytelling.
No Experience Needed!
Whether you're tech-savvy or completely new to crafting, these playful sessions welcome everyone.
Why Join?
Work on a shared project where everyone’s voice matters.
Take home your creations and contribute to a collective zine.
Flexible sessions with breaks, fun demos, and hands-on projects tailored to you.
Try it out!
Join us for a free taster session on Wednesday 12th February 4.30–6.30pm
at:
Southend Central Library, The Forum, Elmer Ave, Southend-on-Sea, SS1 1NS
ZineLab Details:
For ages 12-18 years
Starts Wednesday 19th March, 4.30–6.30pm
Runs every Wednesday for 10 sessions until Wednesday 21st May
Sessions are free and space is limited!
What are zines?
A zine (short for magazine or fanzine) is a small, handmade book or booklet that you create to share your thoughts, ideas, and creativity. Zines can be about anything you’re passionate about—art, music, stories, hobbies, or even random fun stuff!
You can write, draw, add photos, or include anything else you want in your zine. It’s a way to express yourself, tell your story, and share it with others. The best part? There are no rules—your zine can look and feel however you want it to!
What is augmented reality (AR)?
Augmented reality (AR) is a cool way to bring the digital world into the real world! With AR, you can use a device like a phone or tablet to see digital images, animations, or effects appear on top of what’s around you.
For example, you could point your phone at a book page and see it come to life with moving pictures or sounds. It’s like adding an extra layer of magic to what you see in real life!
More about our workshop leader
Connor Turansky is a visual artist and educator specialising in interactive experiences and creative technology. With an MA in Photographic Art, he blends photography, technology, and design to craft engaging projects.
Connor leads the University of Westminster’s Emerging Media Space, collaborates with community organisations, and exhibits across the UK. He has created immersive theatrical venues at major festivals, run workshops at Hove Museum of Creativity, and showcased work at the V&A. He’s also developing a community maker-space at Blok House Studios, Southend, and launching a tech-art festival in 2025.
For more on Connor’s work visit connorturansky.com
ZineLab is a free to access project for young carers from Elevator Arts in collaboration with Southend Library Service & Southend City Council's Young Carers team.
The project is gratefully funded by National Lottery through Arts Council England and the Four Acre Core Cost Fund, which is administered by Essex Community Foundation.
